Friday Feathered Feature

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Typical of this small, fast-moving denizen of the treetops, our gnatcatcher led us to the spot where he and his mate were busy constructing their nest, a compact cup positioned on the top of a limb and resembling a tree knot.

Photo by Gary Shackelford

2025 Birdathon: Reckless Wrens

2025 Birdathon: Reckless Wrens

The Reckless Wrens’ 13th Great Wisconsin Birdathon venture began at 5:00 PM on Friday, May 17 and ended at 4:49 PM on May 18. Considering the weather overall was cool and windy, our grand total was a very impressive 157 species, a new team record!

Photo by Kelly Colgan Azar